givemesunshine Posted January 28, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 28, 2019 We have already booked our three 'free' excursions and now wish to book one more, but we cannot do so using obc. What is the best plan, wait until we board or book now, taking a chance it may be overbooked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted January 28, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Book now and then once onboard cancel it and re-book with OBC. It’s done all the time. For cruises after 5/19 one can use OBC to prebook excursions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS&JW Posted January 28, 2019 #3 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Just be aware that if the excursion is sold out and there is a waitlist, if you cancel you will be put on the bottom of the wait list. Thank goodness this all goes away in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted January 28, 2019 #4 Share Posted January 28, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, KS&JW said: Just be aware that if the excursion is sold out and there is a waitlist, if you cancel you will be put on the bottom of the wait list. Thank goodness this all goes away in the future. I have done this many, many times and have never encountered this. After all, you are already booked - not on a waitlist; no reason you should go to the end of the line. In any case, should OP be faced with this situation, OP can choose not to cancel the tour. Alternatively, if OP had waited to book till onboard, OP would be out of luck if the tour is waitlisted. Thus, if OP is truly interested in this tour, there is nothing to be lost by booking it now. JMO. Edited January 28, 2019 by Paulchili Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanny18 Posted January 30, 2019 #5 Share Posted January 30, 2019 We were able to book a tour with our OBC, even tho I don't like them, but no one wanted to go to St. Andrews with us. Our cruise is in June and were able to take advantage of this new perk! However, I'd much prefer if O left the spa treatments in place! Arlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaitape Posted January 30, 2019 #6 Share Posted January 30, 2019 6 hours ago, tanny18 said: We were able to book a tour with our OBC, even tho I don't like them, but no one wanted to go to St. Andrews with us. Our cruise is in June and were able to take advantage of this new perk! However, I'd much prefer if O left the spa treatments in place! Arlene Which ship are you on Arlene? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted January 30, 2019 #7 Share Posted January 30, 2019 13 hours ago, tanny18 said: We were able to book a tour with our OBC, even tho I don't like them, but no one wanted to go to St. Andrews with us. Our cruise is in June and were able to take advantage of this new perk! However, I'd much prefer if O left the spa treatments in place! Arlene Aren't the free spa treatments a perk of Oceania Club benefits? Not really the same thing as being able to use OBC ahead of the cruise soon we will have less OBC to worry about anyway 🙁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanny18 Posted January 30, 2019 #8 Share Posted January 30, 2019 8 hours ago, vaitape said: Which ship are you on Arlene? Hi Brooke, We are on the Nautica - 18 day British Isles "Grand Voyage." Celebrating anniversary. Arlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanny18 Posted January 30, 2019 #9 Share Posted January 30, 2019 47 minutes ago, LHT28 said: Aren't the free spa treatments a perk of Oceania Club benefits? Not really the same thing as being able to use OBC ahead of the cruise soon we will have less OBC to worry about anyway 🙁 Hi, Yes the spa treatments are a perk for OC members; however, after November '19 they will disappear!! That was my point - I will very much miss the spa treatments that I have enjoyed for the last 10 cruises. The OBC to use beforehand is a perk for people who want to book excursions with their credit and not have to hope there will be room when they board. I NEVER use their excursions and only this time because we have to!! Oceania giveth and Oceania taketh away. As for less OBC, instead of $600, we'll get $500 which is not a big deal. Arlene 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted January 30, 2019 #10 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Just now, tanny18 said: I will very much miss the spa treatments that I have enjoyed for the last 10 cruises. The OBC to use beforehand is a perk for people who want to book excursions with their credit and not have to hope there will be room when they board. I NEVER use their excursions and only this time because we have to!! Oceania giveth and Oceania taketh away. As for less OBC, instead of $600, we'll get $500 which is not a big deal. Arlene People can book other things ahead of time with the OBC eg: cooking classes, spa treatments, La Reserve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanny18 Posted January 30, 2019 #11 Share Posted January 30, 2019 2 hours ago, LHT28 said: People can book other things ahead of time with the OBC eg: cooking classes, spa treatments, La Reserve Yes they can, BUT excursions are to be booked in advance with OBC after May 19 cruises and it is very nice; however, they took away my spa treatments and if I want them, I have to use OBC for them instead of OBC for something else like wine and drinks!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted January 30, 2019 #12 Share Posted January 30, 2019 1 minute ago, tanny18 said: Yes they can, BUT excursions are to be booked in advance with OBC after May 19 cruises and it is very nice; however, they took away my spa treatments and if I want them, I have to use OBC for them instead of OBC for something else like wine and drinks!! after Nov 1st the spa perk is gone you should be fine up to then am I missing something?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanny18 Posted January 30, 2019 #13 Share Posted January 30, 2019 You're not missing anything! But after November, my spa treatments won't be perks any longer and if I want one I'll have to ue OBC for them!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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